Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
circum
Prefix
/ˈsɜːrkəm/
Definition
The prefix ‘circum’ means around or about.
Examples
- Circumference: The distance around a circle.
- Circumnavigate: To travel all the way around something, especially the Earth.
- Circumvent: To find a way around an obstacle or to overcome an issue indirectly.
Meaning
It is used in various words to indicate something that goes around an object or area.
Synonyms
- Round
- Enclose
- Encircle
